1969 Seat 1430 vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1982 Nissan Leopard is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 175 kg more than 1969 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Nissan Leopard (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Seat 1430 | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Seat | Nissan |
Model | 1430 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1436 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |